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AD04 VBE

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VBE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front crossmember corroded

o/s/r inner wheel box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,768 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,762 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear tyres have perished sidewalls and splits in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,552 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,552 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,146 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

engine managment light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,121 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 28,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AD04 VBE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD04 VBE registered?

AD04 VBE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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